FACILITIES
Kamitei know that better built schools make more effective learning environments. We believe schools with secure premises and safe classrooms positively influence teacher engagement and student well-being, concentration and attendance.
We are committed to giving schools crucial classrooms, reliable water and electricity, accessible and functioning gender-segregated toilets, and suitable teacher accommodation.
Global Stats:
“Improving school facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa has been linked to a 15% increase in attendance rates.
Schools with adequate facilities, such as classrooms and toilets, have higher attendance and lower dropout rates. Improved sanitation facilities can lead to an 11% increase in student attendance.”
Source: Global Report on Teachers, 2024
Classrooms
We are improving student’s engagement with teachers by building more classrooms and facilities with reliable water and electricity.
Students struggle to learn without the right environment. Due to disrepair or a lack of classrooms, rural schools are often overcrowded. We have constructed 20 classrooms so far and are planning for more.
Teacher Houses
We have invested in the construction of 10 new houses for teachers at primary schools.
On-site housing reduces teacher absenteeism by removing the need for teachers to commute daily from distant villages. Due to improved housing, many of the schools we support have received additional government-appointed teachers from faraway areas.
Desks
Over the years, we have bought and repaired 1,000s of desks creating conducive learning environments for more students.
At rural primary schools the student-to-desk ratio can be as high as five students per desk. Most schools have damaged desks not being used, while others hold lessons outside under trees with students sitting on the ground due to a lack of desks. We are changing this.
Toilet facilities
We emphasise the importance of gender-segregated and functional toilets to enhance hygiene standards and reduce illness.
With our support, 6 toilet blocks have been built to date. Importantly this ensures privacy and dignity, especially for girls, encouraging their attendance and ongoing participation.
Over many years our team has tracked learning outcomes and we have learnt that better teaching and higher academic results happen in schools with better infrastructure.
“After building new classrooms, our smaller ones make it easier for me to hear the teacher, even when I’m sitting at the back. At first, I didn’t enjoy school, but now I love it as I get to learn science and play with my friends!”
Andrea, aged 12
“Thanks to Kamitei’s support, we now have separate classrooms for Class A and B instead of teaching everyone together. This has improved our class focus and grades.”
Emmanuela, Volunteer Teacher